10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,919 miles

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problem #69

Mar 012018

Malibu

  • miles
The steering wheel gets hard I kind think that it's electric steering motor

- Homer, LA, USA

problem #68

Mar 072018

Malibu

  • miles
Off and on my power steering goes out, I can be at a redlight, parked or even driving and it goes out, I end up having to turn off car if im parked or at redlight, and if im driving I go into neutral to turn car off and then off... my ESC goes off als, this has happened several times since I first purchased the car, so since 2012 it most recently happened last night on my way home from work while at a light

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #67

Nov 022017

Malibu

  • miles
While sitting still the wheel moves by itself. Then when driving the power steering goes completely out. Making it hard to move off the road. Then U have tko shut it off and restart and pray U make it home safely. This was a car bought for my teenage daughter and now I'm scared for her to drive it. Needs to be recalled before someone gets killed

- Van Lear, KY, USA

problem #66

Feb 212017

Malibu

  • 57,600 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,600. The VIN was not available.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #65

Feb 192018

Malibu

  • 125,254 miles
I started my car and the power steering failure message came across the screen, then the ESC and traction logos popped up. I shut the car off and restarted it again and it went away.. it did this again while I was driving on the highway and I almost got into an accident with my young kids in the car.. I have seen multiple other people with the same error. This needs to be a recall!

- Dow City, IA, USA

problem #64

Aug 152017

Malibu

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving various speeds, a noise was heard coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the noise could be heard more while driving over bumps in the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gengras Chevrolet (585 Connecticut blvd, East hartford, ct 06108, (860) 748-4388) where an unknown failure was detected and the contact was informed that the steering column needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired as he found recalls online for the steering column failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

problem #63

Feb 042018

Malibu 4-cyl

  • 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel shook and the power steering failed. In addition, the "ESC" indicator illuminated. The dealer was not notified, but the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

problem #62

Jan 202018

Malibu

  • 135,000 miles
My 2012 Chevy Malibu 4 cylinder power steering keeps going in and out. The service ESC warning comes on the traction light comes on. I restart car and it goes away but comes back later. Does this whole driving. Can cause accident.

- Bunkie, LA, USA

problem #61

Jan 082018

Malibu

  • 198,000 miles
Left store and care was driving fine, lost power steering and ESC light came on. Was able to pull over. Cut car off and turned back on and issue was fixed. As soon I as pulled in my garage, I lost power steering again. It's dangerous especially when you are driving down the road in traffic.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

problem #60

Dec 222017

Malibu

  • 136,034 miles
My power steering light comes on and I am not able to turn my steering wheel. This has happened several times in the last week while my car was stationary. Also while I was driving tonight the car made a sound warning and right after that my power steering locked up while my car was in motion driving on a city street. I had to put my car in neutral turn my ignition off and then back on to get the steering back in my control. I believe this has something to do with the power steering. My steering wheel shakes ever since I first noticed this issue and the steering on this vehicle sometimes just all of a sudden pulls off to the left or to the right for no reason. My tires have the proper inflation and are only 3 months old. I drive down a mountain with lots of curves in the road to get to and from work if the steering decides to lock up while I am driving on a curve this could cause a very bad and possibly fatal accident. This car does not have a place to add power steering fluid the manual states to bring the vehicle to the dealership if this keeps occurring.

- New River, AZ, USA

problem #59

Dec 132017

Malibu

  • 138,000 miles
Driving approximately 30 mph down the road my steering stiffened and I heard a chime and service ESC across the dash warning system, I could not turn the wheel. The electronic steering control was not working and I had to try to manually steer. I had my 1 yr old and 4 yr old in my vehicle and the roads were snowy and icy, and no way to steer my vehicle safely.

- Candia, NH, USA

problem #58

Dec 152017

Malibu

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed and the traction control indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- New London, NC, USA

problem #57

Nov 292017

Malibu

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the steering column seized while the vehicle was being driven various speeds. Also, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be operated after being manually restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure, but received no response. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Manchester, OH, USA

problem #56

Aug 242017

Malibu

  • 94,600 miles
Takata recall for a Chevrolet Chevy Malibu 2012, you cant tell how fast your going the head light electrical fuse needs replacement, driver pedals need to be replaced also.

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

problem #55

Nov 022017

Malibu

  • miles
My headlights keep going out, my car will not align and the electrical plug will not work

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #54

Oct 292017

Malibu

  • 95,000 miles
While driving the power steering goes out says power steering off service ESC turn car off and restart went away I take it in and no code stored. My wife is affraid to drive the car

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #53

Jan 012017

Malibu

  • miles
2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Consumer writes in regards to multiple safety defects with vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle has several safety defects including the electric stability control, brakes, sensor lights, steering, suspension, wheels, engine lights, power train. Updated 10/23/2017

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #52

May 102017

Malibu

  • 101 miles
All lights on the dash board had brake pads installed vehicle making noise while driving vehicle pulling to the right, had three sensors replaced dash board light still ON05

- Maricopa, AZ, USA

problem #51

Sep 192017

Malibu

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. When the engine was started, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The power steering, ESC, and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off, restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The dealer (southern Chevrolet Cadillac, 5845 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la 71303) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Deville, LA, USA

problem #50

Mar 202017

Malibu

  • 67,000 miles
I was driving to work one morning going about 30mph and car just lost all power, could not steer the car, pulled off road, waited about 20 minutes and car started back with no problems, then a few days ago went out to start car and would not start, the instrument panel would light up but would not start, had to have in jumped off, took it to auto place to have battery checked, battery was fine, drove it home, drove it the next morning to work with no problems, then that afternoon, would not start again, had to have it jumped off again, took it to auto place again, and battery ok, allternator ok, I have read several reviews on this car and all seem to have the same problems, have not took it to mechanic yet, but afraid to drive

- Lexington, KY, USA

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